John Pinette Net Worth
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Updated on May 11, 2026
John Pinette net worth is
$500,000
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John Paul Pinette (/p??n?t/ p?-NET; March 23, 1964 – April 5, 2014) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up, Pinette did impressions of The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island), an Ewok, actor Marlon Brando (notably Brando's role in The Godfather), as well as various ethnic accents. He occasionally sang, for example "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, in stand-up routines.
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | His walk |
| 2 | His love for eating |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I kind of consider myself ahead of the curve. Or the curves, if you will. It's a common ground that people share: everybody eats. And everybody has an opinion about food. |
| 2 | [on performing in Las Vegas] It doesn't matter if I lose money at the tables, 'cause I can always make it up at the buffet. $2.98 breakfasts? Hell, I can eat $2.98 worth of toast! I go up to the Prime Rib table and say 'Hit me!'" |
| 3 | My cholesterol count has a comma. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Is currently starring in the Broadway show "Hairspray" as Edna Turnblad, the mother. [October 2005] |
| 2 | Is currently touring with the show "Hairspray" as Edna Turnblad, the mother. [January 2005] |
| 3 | Standup comedian responsble for the oft-repeated phrase "You go now! You been here four owa!" in reference to his large appetite at all-you-can-eat Asian restaurants. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impire | 2013 | Video Game | Ba'al-Abaddon (voice) |
| The Last Godfather | 2010 | Macho | |
| Martin Short: Let Freedom Hum | 2009 | TV Movie | |
| The Punisher | 2004 | Bumpo | |
| Piece a' Cake | 2003 | Short | Sammy |
| Do It for Uncle Manny | 2002 | Sammy Levin | |
| Duets | 2000 | John | |
| My 5 Wives | 2000 | Stewart | |
| Simon Sez | 1999 | Micro | |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1998 | TV Series | John |
| Seinfeld | 1998 | TV Series | Howie |
| Life's Work | 1996 | TV Series | The Bellboy |
| Dear God | 1996 | Junior | |
| High Tide | 1995 | TV Series | Bob-O DiBella |
| Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart | 1995 | TV Movie | |
| Junior | 1994 | Clerk | |
| Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love | 1994 | TV Movie | Trevor Gulf |
| Parker Lewis Can't Lose | 1992-1993 | TV Series | Coach Hank Kohler |
| Reckless Kelly | 1993 | Sam Delance | |
| Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation | 1992 | TV Movie | Trevor Gulf |
| Vinnie & Bobby | 1992 | TV Series | William Melvin Belli |
| Studio 59 | 1991 | TV Series | Various characters |
| Thanksgiving Day | 1990 | TV Movie | Delivery Man |
| ALF | 1990 | TV Series | Howie Anderson |
| Smart Guys | 1988 | TV Series | Nick Byrd |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Pinette: Still Hungry | 2011 | TV Special documentary | |
| Just for Laughs | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| John Pinette: I Say Nay Nay | 2005 | Video | |
| Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | 1998 | TV Series additional material - 1 episode |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Sex Comedy | 2010 | performer: "Copacabana" | |
| Duets | 2000 | performer: "Copacabana" |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Pinette: Still Hungry | 2011 | TV Special documentary executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis C.K.: Live at the Comedy Store | 2015 | TV Special dedicatee |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comics Unleashed | 2006-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| All You Can Eat | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| Ron White Comedy Salute to the Troops 2012 | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| John Pinette: Still Hungry | 2011 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Just for Laughs | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Comedian |
| Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | 2007-2010 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Co-Host |
| Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The View | 2001-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| John Pinette: I'm Starvin'! | 2007 | Video | Himself |
| John Pinette: I Say Nay Nay | 2005 | Video | Himself |
| The World Stands Up | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Shorties Watchin' Shorties | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Just for Laughs | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
| Make Me Laugh | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Grudge Match | 1991 | TV Series | Himself - Referee |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic |
Known for movies
The Punisher (2004)
as Bumpo
Simon Sez (1999)
as Micro
Junior (1994)
as Clerk
John Pinette: Still Hungry (2011)
as Writer
